[quote="blinki"][quote="Lordmuppet"]Also this is what was decided on funding previously

"FUNDING MODEL: Proposal is that the site will forgo any sponsorship/advertising and will fund itself entirely from grants and member donations. Proposal includes an exception for google ads. Proposal allows that other exceptions (e.g. maybe youtube) could be added by consensus later. The primary orientation of the funding model shall be for grants/member donations. viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24545"

I'd think GVA could be missing an opportunity on something like a vegan glove maker on the fighter page. Don't think anyone would want to sponsor VF though. I'd not see it as a deal breaker if there's regular donor development but like I said before, grants aren't a sustainable option for something so niche.

hello.

i would!

please forgive my lack of understanding here. i am vegan and run a business which cannot be considered "vegan" per se (translation agency), but it isn't "not vegan" either. i can afford a €200,00 advertising campaign on vf (just a logo and short description) ... every year! the thing is, regardless the outcome of my campaign, i can fiscally detract that money.

it would be a pity to lose vf. shame on me that i don't visit more often and don't contribute with posts like in past years. i can fix that, but please, let's rethink the funding model.

[quote="soniczip"][quote="blinki"][quote="Lordmuppet"]Also this is what was decided on funding previously

"FUNDING MODEL: Proposal is that the site will forgo any sponsorship/advertising and will fund itself entirely from grants and member donations. Proposal includes an exception for google ads. Proposal allows that other exceptions (e.g. maybe youtube) could be added by consensus later. The primary orientation of the funding model shall be for grants/member donations. viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24545"

I'd think GVA could be missing an opportunity on something like a vegan glove maker on the fighter page. Don't think anyone would want to sponsor VF though. I'd not see it as a deal breaker if there's regular donor development but like I said before, grants aren't a sustainable option for something so niche.

hello.

i would!

please forgive my lack of understanding here. i am vegan and run a business which cannot be considered "vegan" per se (translation agency), but it isn't "not vegan" either. i can afford a €200,00 advertising campaign on vf (just a logo and short description) ... every year! the thing is, regardless the outcome of my campaign, i can fiscally detract that money.

it would be a pity to lose vf. shame on me that i don't visit more often and don't contribute with posts like in past years. i can fix that, but please, let's rethink the funding model.

Sounds awesome man. I'll put in another proposal today to allow sponsorship. As with all proposals, if no one objects within a week it passes and we can start talking nuts and bolts.

JS - They think it will open the door to folk like LordMuppet campaigning for a threeway?

It also seems like the forum has been a tad bit less sleepy over the last couple of weeks - hopefully it will really get going strong again! Personally, I'd love to hear more about what folks are doing as well as upcoming events - even better if VF folks are gathering to make cool stuff happen!